Growing up in the 80s, we watched his shows every night and relied on them. Tucking America to bed for 33 years, amd here I am, 20 years past his passing, I still come here to watch his shows. Bluetooth YT to my TV & Johnny Carson is still tucking me to bed 💜 The Goat of night time television 🕊️

I feel sorry for the generation that didn't know Johnny Carson.

@aircasar

4 жыл бұрын

Even jay and David had star power though at least. I watch Carson reruns and the thought of how quickly he could make a career is crazy. Jay tried very hard and was a great guest and stand up. Okay host but then seeing Fallon get something so easily that it felt Nobody was good enough for was annoying. Conan maybe shoulda just sucked up because he woulda become a better host. Seinfeld woulda been good I thought

@kevinhiggler2896

4 жыл бұрын

Cigarettes shortened his life, like it shortens everyones life. But it's still legal! Cuz it makes money.

@richardharris6058

4 жыл бұрын

Another Sullivan I live in Malibu and Johnny Carson was the biggest fucking asshole!!! there are so many people that don’t miss him at all

@richardharris6058

4 жыл бұрын

Another Sullivan They never had a funeral service for him there are no memorials for him except in a little park the whole city of Hollywood in Burbank really have forgotten him almost within the day he died

@kevinhiggler2896

4 жыл бұрын

@@richardharris6058 I would not doubt you. I read his mother was a true child abuser POS human being who destroyed Johnny Carson's childhood. Child abuse is rampant in this country, but it's out of sight, out of mind. In Johnny's defense, he was programmed to be cruel by his mother. Sadly.

I'm an old lady now. 57. But my son is 19. I had him when I was 38. Luv johhny

There will never be another like Johnny!

Ironically, David Letterman is probably the last TV star that has earned that level of show business sendoff.

@skaizun

6 ай бұрын

Dick Cavett.

@lordmavbmp

2 ай бұрын

conan.

@Ardvards

11 күн бұрын

conan if nobody else

There will never be anyone to reach the masses like Johnny Carson. I'm happy he was able to realize it in this life.

In 1966 my husband and our Baby had to stay overnight in NY there my husband turned the TV on ...the tonight show with Jonny Carson... from that day on I watched his show.... we didn't have such a show with J. CARSON and we never will... thank you Johnny Carson......

@jamesdavison2927

Ай бұрын

Wow on the story And You are so correct about the show

Johnny unites Americans. Till now there's no one like him.

He was the best of the best.

Its now 2022 There's not a nighttime show that can beat Jonny Carson. He stayed out of politics that made him the MAN We could watch him and laugh forget about all bad going on

I grew up with Johnny Carson, and I cried my eyes out when he passed and saw this tribute. A great big piece of America - and humanity - died with him. RIP, Mr. Carson. Thank you for filling this early Generation X-er's childhood with hope, laughter, and love.

@skaizun

6 ай бұрын

I could have watched a LOT more JC, but, I was much younger, and needed my sleep and college study time. Never has there been such a range of characters to sit beside him - - from astronauts to zoologists - - and, even, to sit in his chair, even for just a day. He l launched many careers from a single show, and even ended those of a few. After Carson left the air, I tried to watch late night shows, such as Arsenio, Rivers, Leno, Letterman, and all the wannabes who came afterward on the myriad networks, including daytime talk shows, but, there is no comparison to Carson, because those hosts are all egomaniacs, no matter how warmly they present themselves (Dick Cavett was a second best, but, he always struck me as awkward, never sure what to do next, always at a loss for focus, etc). Now, I settle for the "Best of Carson," hoping that, someday, they release the hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of most of the Tonight Shows that Johnny saw fit to store deep in a salt mine to be preserved for all time; what good are they sitting there?

My son is 19 and has never heard of johhny carson. I grew up with him. I really miss him. He was the greatest

How to make money disappear. "You get married"

What a heartfelt tribute. I still watch reruns of Johnny. I loved him.

@bettycogswell9851

5 ай бұрын

Me too.

I live in Indonesia so I only watch Johnny Carson's old video on YT. What a lucky you all americans, he is truly a national treasure. God bless his soul 🙏

@HerryKardjono

4 жыл бұрын

Well he was my fav late night host when i was studying in the States back in the 80's. Great to have seen him everynight... *o yes btw... I am Indonesian... 😀

I wish Johnny Carson's family would make a channel of all his shows, unedited. What I really love is David Letterman paying tribute for Johnny.Johnny wanted David Letterman to take over HIS show.

@35diamondgirl

3 жыл бұрын

They have. Carson’s nephew, Jeff Sotzing, was a producer on The Tonight Show for many years, and is now in charge of Carson Entertainment Productions, which owns The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson catalog. They have a You Tube channel that features many clips. DVD sets of entire episodes are available from Amazon, though not nearly all of them. Almost all episodes from 1962-1971 were erased or taped over by NBC.

@ajk

2 жыл бұрын

@@35diamondgirl Antenna TV runs the show every night too in addition, has for several years now.

@OikPoinFive

2 жыл бұрын

@@ajk * M - F. (No sat, sun)

@ajk

2 жыл бұрын

@@OikPoinFive I thought they ran it on the weekends as well? Or at least they did? Did that change? I seem to recall when they began, they ran the hour long era shows M-F and then on the weekends ran the hour and a half era ones. Did they cut those out?

@mamany6524

2 жыл бұрын

Pluto TV

Johnny was # 1 and always will be. I lost more sleep in the 70's staying up late as a teenager just to watch him....I cried during his last show. I still miss him..

I was born in the 1980s so I knew who Carson was and even though I only saw his last few seasons he really was the BEST!!

An amazing tribute by the man who adored Johnny.

@andredesouza9270

Жыл бұрын

Who was certainly adored by Johnny...

@Kasino80

Жыл бұрын

The true heir of night time talk show

@markdavies9117

8 ай бұрын

I think we all adored Johnny.

Betts song to Johnny on his second to last show brought me to tears. He was an Icon that reached the masses every night. He was class at it very top level. Goodnight Johnny and until we meet again my friend keep them laughing up there.

Daves' delivery proves how much we love and miss Johnny.

Johnny kept it funny, classy, apolitical, witty, unpredictable, simple and clever. It was the place to be past the wee hours. He either introduced and propelled new talent or gathered the finest stars in show business. "Here's Johnny!" introduced to us someone who was both a star and a humble man from Nebraska into our living rooms every night. He had a special quality and we loved him.

@davidrosler5413

2 жыл бұрын

Very eloquently said.

@arlenemorzinsky2639

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

How Dave Letterman kept from breaking down while doing this tribute is amazing. We loved you Johnny rip

Johnny Carson was as much an American icon as apple pie and America never quite seemed the same without him. RIP, Sir!

@morbidmanmusic

Жыл бұрын

...and over drinking, and womanizing.

@rancidcrawfish

Жыл бұрын

​@@morbidmanmusic 🤡

@TheDoctor1225

Ай бұрын

@@morbidmanmusic Even a year later, you come across like a jealous, bitter child. Even if that was part of who he was, who are you or anyone to just HAVE to come and piss on someone else's comment in some half witted attempt to try and puff yourself up or kick the props out from under someone else? God grant that your life is never held up to scrutiny when you're dead and can no longer speak for yourself, you arrogant twit. You, and all like you are a blight on humanity with your ugly, bitter comments.

How I enjoyed Carson's Humour and Sauve Manner. He has Never been followed. RIP

Johnny was SECOND to none, there was NO ONE who could or EVER WILL give us what he did every night! RIP, as this world will never be the same without you Johnny Carson. 👏🏻🇺🇸🥸🙏🏼🤣

He was kind of my english teacher, every night for the years I watched american TV in Seoul Korea. Even if I could not understand all, I just felt ' this is a good man, and he gives joy and love'. He made each of my evening great. Thank you Mr Carson.

This was the most formal speech from Letterman ever

Carson was like everyone's daddy. Tucking us in at night. No one will ever take his place. The master and king of late night.

@sohailahmed1968

4 жыл бұрын

best and perfect comment

@bettycogswell9851

3 жыл бұрын

I love that tucking us in at night....Well said..

@katherinehayes9110

2 жыл бұрын

So true.no one will ever be Johnny Carson.He is and will always be Late Night TV.RIP Johnny you are sorely missed

@LoveMusic9973

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he was and he wore it well. 🙏😢❤️Johnny

@LoveMusic9973

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny Carson was everyone ❤️🙏

My dad would sit up every night Monday through Friday to watch Johnny Carson's monologue before going to bed.it was a better time that I miss.

@davidrosler5413

2 жыл бұрын

You'r right. It was a better time. It really was.

Johnny Carson, was by far the best night show host. I watched him pretty much every single night. May he rest in peace. Today's date is April 23rd 2022.

Johnny on his worst night was better than any other host(s) on ALL of their best nights!!!!!!!

@shyba2011

4 жыл бұрын

DAVE COULD HOLD A CANDLE NEXT TO JOHNNY.

@Andy-ty2ni

4 жыл бұрын

amen!

@jamesagwe2981

4 жыл бұрын

@@shyba2011 Conan is very good

@matttisdell2455

3 жыл бұрын

conan and letterman are both better than carson

@barryshanley5882

3 жыл бұрын

I don't agree. Letterman was hands-down the quickest and funniest.

Grew up (tho debate remains) in the 70s and 80s - and no matter how crappy or unhinged a day you had...watching Johnny (at least his monologue) never failed to instill a sense of normalcy with a few genuine laughs. Razor sharp wit, classy - great mid-western values - Johnny Carson was the total package deal. His longevity was just one testimony to how good he was. He was adored by millions for so many reasons. There will never be another like him. He was in his own league.

The single greatest talk show host in television history. No one has ever come even close.

@KokoTheGorilla69

4 жыл бұрын

Sally Jesse Raphael

@bombasticbushkin4985

4 жыл бұрын

@@KokoTheGorilla69 ...Sally who?

@willsmith5579

4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Fallon???

@AndrewBatman82

3 жыл бұрын

@Lloyd Bonafide you must be a teen go do you're homework

@davidrosler5413

2 жыл бұрын

No one will ever take his place. The pretenders and replacements all failed to match him even a little. And now the world is a different place with too many options and not enough demanded of any talent. Those days are over, and that is one of the tragedies of advancement, because the joy of knowing who gave gathered in one place by the millions for the best cannot ever be replicated.

THE GOLD STANDARD FOR A TRIBUTE

I will never forget staying with my Grandparents and watching the tonight show with them. I didn't get the humor at the time but just enjoyed watching it with them.

Late night hasn't been the same since Johnny left. I don't even watch it anymore. Unless I turn on KZread and watch the old Johnny Carson late night shows.

@szqsk8

5 жыл бұрын

Ann Gronbach Late night TV is garbage now. As a child I heard my father downstairs laughing his butt off watching Carson them I started watching Carson in the mid-70s when I was in high school and watched it until the end. I like Jimmy Kimmel but he's no Carson. RIP Johnny, Ed, Tommy....

@anngronbach1637

5 жыл бұрын

@@szqsk8 my mom use to tell my dad Johnny was my real dad cause he woried 3rd shift slot a d so my mom would stay up watching Johnny Carson at night 😂😂

I still watch him almost every night on Sling TV. His 50 year old humor is timeless and still funnier than anything new on television.

The Greatest! I got hooked on Johnny Carson when I was in Jr High, but my parents wouldnt let me stay up that late. I had a tv in my room but would often get caught staying up late. I wish I could remember all those shows, because today late night stinks. Thank you Mr. Carson.

The Tonight Show was a staple of our culture 🇺🇸 ❤

The only time I witnessed my grand father laugh from the heart was when we was watching Johnny Carson's show. Thank you :)

Johnny Carson paved the way for many different comedians and actors in Hollywood and pretty much around the world as well. I have very fond memories as a young boy, watching his show my parents and distant relatives also have fond memories of him growing up and throughout their adulthood as well. I really respected him for everything that he did and I think it was a great loss when he passed! R.I.P. Johnny Carson!

@kkvegas

5 ай бұрын

Very nicely said.

God rest your soul Mr. Carson. Thank-you for gracing and blessing all our lives.

Carson and Cavett were the true legends of American late-night TV.

a true national treasure, never to duplicated or replaced .

Johnny was my childhood in a nutshell during the 1980s when my dad let me stop up to watch The Tonight Show with him. Unforgettable entertainment. Interviewing all those legendary stars of stage and screen while slowly becoming one himself by the 1970s. There will never be another Carson. Continue RIP Johnny.

Simply a legend! How lucky many of us were to grow up watching him!

My memory of Johnny as a kid is how much my dad loved to stay up after 11 o'clock news just to watch Johnny's monologues everynite then faithfully go to bed cause he had to go to work early in the morning. My strict dad acted like a kid when Johnny performed and to me, that was magical

@TheDeanna1372

4 жыл бұрын

My dad worked swings i was allowed to watch the monologue as a kid then off to bed while ge finished watching it

@ZinniasandAsters

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing.

@Aaliyahchannel2024

Жыл бұрын

Can relate. Had a similar experience with my Dad. Always watch the monologue... sometimes first guest. Completely skip Leno guest hosting nights

What made Johnny great he was the host everyone watched.

Whoever wrote this speech...it was brilliant and so well structured and timed. And DAVE delivered it beautifully A great and accurate tribute to TV's greatest host

@35diamondgirl

3 жыл бұрын

Considering their long friendship, Dave’s own beautiful, low-key tribute on his show, and the recently revealed secret that Johnny had been sending jokes to David, I tend to think he was asked to write and present this tribute.

@jonthomas8569

3 жыл бұрын

@@35diamondgirl agreed. The fact that Jay Leno was hosting the Tonight Show at this point and didn't give this tribute is very telling. From what I've read Johnny was a big admirer of David Letterman.

I wasn’t alive for Johnny Carson’s tonight show but I am so happy I was introduced to that generation of television through the internet and have since watched 100s of old tonight show episodes which has given me an appreciation for the art of late night comedy that I did not have in this modern landscape

Carson was no doubt the best and he set the bar high. I was 26 when he retired and it’s true there was a stretch when you couldn’t go anywhere without someone saying did you see Carson last night, but I noticed later I couldn’t go to bed without watching Letterman. He was a mainstay for 33 years. I loved that show when all the pencils came down. The tonight show and the late late show 63 years 2 people that’s insane.

It's nice to see young people pay tribute to Johnny. From the very beginning Johnny was head and shoulders above the other hosts of the day. He still is. I feel very lucky to have been able to see him from beginning to end, along with my dad. Kudos Mr. Carson, you enriched our lives more than you could have ever known.

Not only American but Canadian too. We watched him every night

If I had to choose the two greatest late night talk show hosts of all time, Johnny and Dave, no question.

@35diamondgirl

3 жыл бұрын

The King and his Prince ruled late-night in tandem during the '80s. There's a good reason Letterman was chosen for this tribute.

@kirkmitchell2468

Жыл бұрын

dave hahahahahaha

Wonderful tribute by Letterman. I grew up watching the last 10 years of Carson, no one ever held a a candle to his natural talent and gift. So glad I can watch old reruns occasionally.

Saw his show tape live from the front row once. Didnt realize at the time how lucky I was. I do now.

@davidrosler5413

2 жыл бұрын

Must have been amazing.

I grew up in the 70's and 80's. And I remember Carson vividly. And Letterman when he was on NBC. Worth staying up for, even when I was 12. This one brought tears to my eyes.

@johnhaller2594

4 жыл бұрын

wasteland70 absolutely

@oneparticularharbor144

2 жыл бұрын

8. Am and a beautiful day out and this brought me almost to tears as well. His last show ended an era I think we will never recover

@mikewrasman5103

2 жыл бұрын

Only David Letterman could hold a candle to Carson!

@debrachampagne7715

Жыл бұрын

@@mikewrasman5103 Craig Ferguson is goat

Wonderful tribute. Carson was PURE GOLD almost every single night for 30 years!!! EVERYBODY wanted to be on his show. and he was smooth as silk.

@ernestinehopson8430

4 жыл бұрын

So true.

@acerothstein4755

4 жыл бұрын

Everybody HAD to be on his show idiot - it was their only source of publicity back then.

This warmed my heart. So nice to see Johnny again. He is still very much missed.

Great tribute. Johnny and David had a lot of respect for each other.

@McFaddenWasRight

8 ай бұрын

They couldn't have had a better friendship. They were very close.

All these years later I still miss this guy so much.

I remember Johnny when he was still hosting his game show "Who Do You Trust." Most of the great original shows were in New York at the time and when he took over the Tonight Show from Jack Paar, and it too was in New York, I often went in to watch it being taped. My tickets were from his very gracious sponsors at the time. From day one until the last Good-Night - I loved Johnny Carson. There will never be another like him...but then again...the world doesn't need another...he brought us all we could ever want and we loved every second of it.

@theimp5901

5 жыл бұрын

I was right there with you the whole career. I remember Paar and I also remember Johnny on the quiz shows. His ability was or has never been matched.

@shellymars9961

4 жыл бұрын

I never watched "Who Do You Trust" (I was very young), but I remember a commercial for the show. It consisted of funny banter between Carson and McMahon about whether the show should be called "Who Do You Trust" or "Whom Do You Trust". To this day, whenever people argue over "who" or "whom", I think of that commercial. :)

My Mom and Relatives growing Up Watching Johnny Carson

Superbly written tribute delivered perfectly.

Carson was Letterman's mentor... and dear friend. We shall not see his like again.

I was a young lad of 10 when Carson debuted on the Tonight Show. My parents would only let me stay up to watch him on Friday nights. Over the years, I rarely missed his show and with the advent of VCRs, I would record each one. I still watch reruns here on KZread and I thank God for the technology that allows me to watch and love him all over again.

I wish I grew up during this Era Life was more genuine Miss these days so much Today’s standards have lost the lustful pleasure

There will never be another Carson

Dave loved Johnny the way we loved Johnny . I wish PlutoTV played the complete uncut versions of his show .

One of The Greatest and funniest ever to cross the TV screen. Absolutely the Greatest

Growing up in a 2 bedroom apt in Queens, when Johhny came on at 1130 the TV in the living room, and both bedrooms had the Tonight Show on. I think even as young as 11-12 years old in the early 70s I fell asleep to Johnny. This couldn't happen again in my opinion for 2 reasons. There's only 1 Johnny Carson, and nobody really cares about today's stars. You never hear on late TV " Hey, ..remember that night we ". Your missed Mr. Carson

There is no question about there will never be a late night show like The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, just like there will never be another Beatles. I would not give a million dollars to have missed these magnificent events in my life!!!

@tomw13

4 жыл бұрын

Dany Lynen DanFab4 they were both really cool and class acts

@sugarjoe50

4 жыл бұрын

Once they decided to bow out, both The Beatles AND Johnny had the smarts to avoid a comeback. It's never the same.

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. Period.

I looked forward to this show every night. Got me through some tough times. He wasn't a phony and money wasn't his motive. He loved what he did!

Rip Johnny,I know you are resting easy,thanks for all the wonderful memories,rip ed,the funniest side kick ever

His brilliance was being able to make you forget about the day….. Not to relive, embellish and be obviously partisan about the day. On the tube for more than 30 year and people cried when he left. Say that about ANY celebrity today.

It's sad to be flipping through the myriad TV channels looking for something to watch and realizing that the best thing on at the moment is an infomercial for "The Best of Carson" DVD sets

@davidrosler5413

2 жыл бұрын

It's actually true.

RIP Johnny Carson (October 23, 1925 - January 23, 2005), aged 79 You will always be remembered as a legend.

This video literally had the past, present and future of late night entertainment... Carson, letterman and Conan.... Love and Respect each one of them...❤ Each one traced the footsteps of the other and made a path of their own...

*watching all those current hosts grimace* Someone earlier replied, here, "I feel sorry for the generation that didn't know Johnny Carson." Make that 'generations', now. Shame what TV has become. Just remember John. And smile.

@kyramia4955

3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 70's and 80's. And I remember Carson vividly. And Letterman when he was on NBC. Worth staying up for, even when I was 12. This one brought tears to my eyes.

There were only three major networks during Johnny Carson's run, so anyone given a show had to be good. But nobody else was THIS good. The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson was a high-water mark for the industry, and a cultural institution. His content went viral, daily, before there was an internet.

David Letterman I guess I'll have to give you an A+ I did watch your shows occasionally, BUT Johnny was by and far the best.

The world needs you back.

A brilliant tribute to a brilliant host, by his only worthy talk show descendant. Nice job Dave!

The day my mom let me have a little b/w tv in my room I knew it was for one reason only. Every night I would cover it with the blanket and watch Johnny. The volume knob would be turned down so low because I didn’t want my folks to hear the loud laughter from the show

The Greatest Late Night Talk Show Host Ever !!!!!

@spicnspan3797

5 жыл бұрын

Johnny wasn't bad either.

@scottknode898

4 жыл бұрын

I Clog Toilets it’s a joke man

A true legend who's star will never die

Every single person in that room should have been standing for the ovation. Every talk show host should have been bowing, Wayne & Garth style.

The 1 and only. Amazing guy, America's favorite for ever.

".....wit, charm, intelligence and grace...." Yes, Johnny possessed these. The late night talk hosts of today possess none of these qualities.

My husband and I used to watch Johnny and laugh together. They're both gone now, but I cherish the memories.

We use to tune our TV on the tonight show every night while in bed. We would catch Johnny's monologue, even though we had to get up early.. He was the best late night show host ever. Rip Johnny.

Johnny Carson was the Greatest talk show host. There will never be another talk show host that comes even close. We all cried when he passed away!

Truly an American treasure.

Im glad I found this clip. It's my favorite. Johnny was the best.

@theimp5901

5 жыл бұрын

Look up the Leno tribute - about 20 minutes long which has many great moments. You will love it ! It was done right after he passed.

I'm so glad I was blessed to watch Johnny Carson growing up Im 50 now and I still Miss him. So much love for Mr. Carson

Shoes that can never be filled.

Thx Johnny the Best👍🇬🇧

Johnny was there but I grew up with Letterman who got me hooked on late night talk an watch ..